Governmental entities
Mental health
Open government
Magistrate functions
Ethics
Legislation
Criminal justice
Municipal court
Administrative law
Pam Liston has over 26 years of legal experience in the areas of municipal law, criminal justice, and judicial leadership. She is noted for her work toward safeguarding public trust in the legal system through procedural fairness, organization and accuracy, and faithful application of the law. Ms. Liston is a past contributor to state and national programs to improve services provided by courts and local governments. Her work includes projects for the National Center for State Courts, Judicial Commission on Mental Health, State Justice Institute, Center for Court Innovation, Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, Kansas Association of Court Management, and the Texas Department of Transportation. She has experience as a city attorney, municipal judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, and ethics officer. Her legal philosophy includes rigorous dedication to education, ethics, and public service.